Telangana

Hyderabad’s Task Force arrested a man in Kalapather for allegedly selling banned Chinese manja. Police seized 345 bobbins of the nylon string, which was reportedly brought from Haryana and sold illegally to customers.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of claiming credit for jobs filled by the previous government while ignoring unemployed youth protesting across Telangana. He also targeted defected MLAs for their dual loyalties, while welcoming new entrants including former Bandlaguda Mayor Srilatha into the party fold.

The Telugu NRI community in Bahrain marked the beginning of 2026 with the Sri Satyanarayana Vratham, a revered Hindu ritual dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The ceremony served as both a thanksgiving for 2025 and a prayer for prosperity and forgiveness in the year ahead, with prasadam distributed to all attendees.

The Telangana Police’s EAGLE Force arrested two Hyderabad men in Nalgonda for allegedly selling ganja. Police seized 4.5 kg of the drug and said the accused sourced it from Odisha before selling it in smaller packets.

Khammam district police have uncovered a massive cybercrime racket involving fraud worth Rs 547 crore. The gang, linked to international cybercriminals, lured unemployed youth with fake job promises, opened bank accounts in their names, and siphoned off funds through fraudulent schemes including investments, matrimony, and cryptocurrency trading.

Nawab Najaf Ali Khan, grandson of the seventh Nizam, criticised Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind for remarks on renaming the district. He called the comments historically inaccurate and defended the Nizam’s legacy as secular and inclusive.

FICCI FLO Hyderabad celebrated the graduation of nearly 1,000 women trained under its ‘Skill Her’ initiative in Bhongir. The programme equips grassroots women with practical skills, helping them earn incomes, support their families, and gain confidence.

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao condemned an incident in Safilguda involving a youngster allegedly urinating in front of a place of worship, accusing the Congress government of failing to maintain law and order as videos of the incident went viral.

Neredmet police arrested a man from Karnataka for allegedly desecrating the Katta Maisamma temple on Saturday evening. The incident triggered protests by local residents, following which police intervened, registered a case and remanded the accused to judicial custody.

The third season of the Hyderabad Bird Atlas will begin on February 7, inviting volunteers to map bird diversity within the city’s ORR limits. Organisers expect higher participation as the citizen science initiative continues to document migration and habitat changes.

Hyderabad defeated Warangal by 23 runs in the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Telangana Inter-District T20 League Phase II at Warangal. Vineeth Pawar scored 65 runs, while Adilabad beat Karimnagar by nine runs in another close contest

Hyderabad defeated Cricket Federation of India by six wickets to win the All India Rajiv Gandhi Invitation T20 cricket tournament at Lal Bahadur Stadium. Anvith Reddy starred with 46 runs, while Rahul Karthikeya was named best bowler of the tournament

K Sunil Goud of Telangana High Court has been elected general secretary of the Indian Lawyers Cricket Association at its general body meeting in Delhi. Kuldeep Parihar was named president, with other office-bearers from various High Courts and the Supreme Court

Jadumani Singh clinched his first senior national crown in the men’s 50-55kg category as SSCB topped the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships with 12 gold medals. Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi also bagged titles in Greater Noida

Ananya Dandu’s fine spell of six for 23 helped Hyderabad beat Jharkhand by nine runs in the BCCI women’s under-15 one-day cricket tournament at Vizianagaram. Hyderabad finished second in the group to qualify for the knockout phase

G Nikil Sekhar’s five-wicket haul helped Team F beat Team I in the HCA Under-14 probables matches in Hyderabad. Other notable performers included Ritesh Reddy, Jagath Roshan, Naksh Reddy, Raghaav Narayan, Medhansh Agarwal and B Sudhamsh

In Kasturipally village, Uma Devi (32) and two children, Kiran Kumar (12) and Munjei Birju (6), drowned in a check dam while the mother tried to save the children. The families had recently arrived from Bihar seeking livelihood

Six persons were arrested in Turkapally, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, for illegally digging near a Hanuman temple in search of a hidden treasure trove. Police seized an excavator machine, a car, and pooja articles during the raid.

Kiran International School’s Annual Day Euphoria 2026 unfolded as a flawless celebration of educational theatre in Hyderabad. The event showcased talent, culture, and creativity, with performances that left the audience spellbound.

The wife of a former IPS officer was defrauded of Rs 2.58 crore in a fortnight-long stock market scam via WhatsApp. The victim made 19 transactions believing in high returns before reporting the fraud to Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police

The Comptroller and Auditor General’s State Finances – 2023-24: Decadal Analysis presents Telangana as one of India’s strongest revenue-generating States, with disciplined borrowing, robust tax mobilisation, and sustained growth during the BRS regime.

Six individuals were arrested in Mancherial district for participating in the banned sport of cockfighting at Gullakota village, Luxettipet mandal. Acting on a tip‑off, police raided an isolated spot on the village outskirts and seized cash along with a rooster.

Medak district police registered three cases against kite sellers for selling banned Chinese manja in Medak and Narsapur towns. Authorities warned of stern action against violators, stressing the grave risks posed to birds, animals, and humans.

Paddy procurement in Adilabad region during the Vanakalam season has slowed sharply, with less than half the target achieved. Officials cite the State government’s delay in releasing the promised Rs 500 per quintal bonus for fine‑variety rice as a key reason.